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ArticleAMB Express2025

Harnessing microbial diversity for nanoparticle synthesis from mineral ores: toward sustainable agriculture.

Rakesh Sharma, Shagun Sharma, Irshad Mohammad, Vaishnavi Singh, Gulshan Kumar Sharma, Vandana Nunia

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Rakesh Sharma *Centre for Converging Technologies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Shagun Sharma *Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Gurgaon, India.
Irshad Mohammad *Structural Biology Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, India.
Vaishnavi SinghDepartment of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Gulshan Kumar SharmaMalaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Vandana NuniaDepartment of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, JLN Marg, Jaipur, 302004, India. vandananunia@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0988-3359

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Abstract

This study explores the microbial-assisted synthesis of nanoparticles from chalcopyrite ore and its tailings, emphasizing their potential applications in sustainable agriculture. Addressing the gap between research and practical field applications, the study employs microbial diversity to recover valuable elements as nanoparticles through green methods. Organic acids and metabolites produced by microorganisms facilitated the breakdown of mineral ores into nanoparticles. Optimal conditions (28 °C, pH 3.8) yielded nanoparticles (15-200 nm) after 72 h, as analysed by Dynamic Light Scattering and Scanning Electron Microscopy. Glycine encapsulation was confirmed via UV spectroscopy. In vitro experiments on Cicer arietinum (L.) demonstrated enhanced plant growth, including increased seed germination, branching, and early flowering, highlighting the potential of these nanoparticles in agricultural enhancement.

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Cicer arietinum (L).Microbial-assisted synthesisMineral oresNano-particlesOrganic acids

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PMCPMC12630504

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